Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana...

Illinois River at La Salle affecting Putnam, Bureau and La Salle Counties.

Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties.

For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

For the Illinois River...including La Salle...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and remain in flood through next week. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood